Yara begins production of renewable ammonia in Brazil

Yara is the first company in Brazil to produce ammonia made from renewable biomethane and has already delivered the first low-carbon products to customers.

Biomethane is a purified biogas made from sugarcane waste that can seamlessly replace fossil natural gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%.
This achievement demonstrates Yara's commitment to decarbonizing the food and industrial value chains, as the company moves towards its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

"This is an important step in establishing renewable energy value chains across sectors and industries, from food and mining to land and sea transport," said Marcelo Altieri, President of Yara Brazil. "For agribusiness, the impact is huge. By integrating this new generation of low-carbon fertilizers into our agronomy expertise, we are delivering greater value to farmers while opening up new markets and revenue sources. In coffee farming alone, we expect to reduce the carbon footprint of harvested beans by up to 40%," he added.

Yara’s industrial park in Cubatão, the largest natural gas consumer in São Paulo and Brazil’s leading ammonia producer, is now fully equipped to use biomethane.

Daniel Hubner, Senior Vice President Industrial Solutions at Yara, said: “Cubatão is now poised to lead Brazil’s energy transition. By harnessing biomethane, Brazil can transform its vast amounts of organic waste into a valuable resource, accelerating the transition to an equitable, efficient and sustainable energy model.”

Hubner also stressed the importance of collaboration: “Brazil has the potential to become a global leader. To achieve this, we must scale up renewable energy solutions, create incentives, and foster public-private partnerships to make these innovations viable and impactful.”

Looking ahead, Yara plans to expand its portfolio to include products that utilize carbon capture and storage (CCS). This move underscores Yara’s leadership in driving industrial decarbonization and supporting sustainable development in Brazil and around the world.